Chikkabanagere - Sira, Tumakuru

Chikkabanagere is a village situated in the Sira taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Sira and around 82 km from Tumkur. Doddabanagere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkabanagere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkabanagere is 610286. The village covers a total geographical area of 1191.14 hectares and falls under the 572113 pincode. Sira is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Chikkabanagere village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sira Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikkabanagere

As per Census 2011, Chikkabanagere village has a total population of 2,211 people, consisting of 1,094 males and 1,117 females. The village has 462 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 197 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,295 literate and 916 illiterate residents. Additionally, 410 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 35 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chikkabanagere are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chikkabanagere

Chikkabanagere is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Chikkabanagere

Chikkabanagere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Soma Guddu, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sira to Chikkabanagere is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Chikkabanagere is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkabanagere

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chikkabanagere village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Chikkabanagere

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chikkabanagere village are given below:

FAQs about Chikkabanagere